Since it’s Photo Friday here at The B-Town Blog, what better way to continue our exploration of one of our favorite arts than by showcasing an interview done by one Photographer (Francis Zera) with another (Jason Smith)?

Seattle photographer Jason Smith recently opened a show of his work at Burien’s Vino Bello (636 SW 152nd St.). Jason works as a photographic printer, as in, the old-school method of making prints using darkrooms, enlargers, vats of stinky chemicals, and fiber-based archival papers. There’s nothing digital about the work in this show, but that doesn’t make it anachronistic, rather, the prints offer a timeless look at ordinary (and sometimes extraordinary) objects and situations.

Professional Photographer Francis Zera was fortunate enough to be able to spend some time with Jason as he hung the art at Vino Bello, as well as during the show’s opening night, where he took some time to talk about his inspiration for the show, which we now present in this SoundSlideshow:

Click to Play Francis Zera’s SoundSlideshow

The Animals First Foundation is holding another Charity Wine Tasting Event at Burien’s Vino Bello this Friday, Feb. 19th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm to help raise money to care for rescued animals.

For a $20 donation, you’ll receive two drinks and snacks, along with live music and a silent auction on one-of-a-kind paintings.

Here are the details:

WHAT: Charity Wine Tasting Event for Animals First Foundation

WHEN: Friday, Feb. 19th, from 630pm—9:30pm

WHERE: Vino Bello, located at 636 SW 152nd Street in downtown Burien

INFO: From their poster:

Something For All Your Senses

Join Animals First Foundation at Vino Bello in Burien: Friday, Feb. 19th from 6:30pm – 9:30pm.

• Touch – An Animal’s Life
• Smell – Partylite Candles
• Hear – Woodrush
• See – Original Artwork
• Taste – Divine Wine

Your $20 donation includes two drinks, snacks and live music. From 6:30-9:30pm bid on one of a kind paintings.

Come by and check out some of the items from PartyLite Gifts Fundraising Program; AFF will receive 50% of the profits (items will be shipped to AFF).

Enjoy the fabulous music of Woodrish from 8pm-9:30pm.

All proceeds will go to Animals First Foundation to help with the cost of giving a rescued animal the best of care and preparation on its road to a better life.

Want to buy your ticket early and guarantee a space? Call 206-331-7440 or visit our website at www.animalsfirstfoundation.org and click the donate button to make your $20 donation!

Must be 21.

Animals First Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Seattle dedicated to supporting and promoting the preservation and well being of animals, both domestic and wild.

We’re huge fans of Photography here at The B-Town Blog, and while we are only rarely able to achieve it, we always appreciate it, honor it, and encourage others to experience it.

I mean, have you ever really thought about Photography? How it’s almost a kind of magic that can capture a moment in time and turn it into beautiful art? And how cool it is that in this nascent digital age that more and more magical moments are being captured by more people than ever before?

Nah…neither did we.

But seriously, that’s why we’re promoting a show opening Friday night, Feb. 12th, at Vino Bello, featuring Jason Smith, a Seattle-based photographic printer. This guy’s done tons of work for other artists, much of which has been exhibited internationally, and now it’s his turn to display his own hand-processed and hand-printed true black-and-white images right here in Burien.

Here are the details:

WHAT: Jason Smith Photographic Exhibit.

WHEN: Open reception is Friday night, Feb. 12th from 6pm – 9pm.

WHERE: Vino Bello, located at 636 SW 152nd in downtown Burien.

The Animals First Foundation is holding another Charity Wine Tasting Event at Burien’s Vino Bello this Friday, Nov. 13th to help raise money to care for rescued animals.

Here are the details:

WHAT: Charity Wine Tasting Event for Animals First Foundation

WHEN: Friday, November 13th, from 6pm—9pm

WHERE: Vino Bello, located at 636 SW 152nd Street in downtown Burien

INFO: From their poster:

Every Dog Has Their Day…Make This Day A Lucky One!

Friday, November 13th, 2009, 6pm—9pm

Please come join Animals First Foundation at Vino Bello on Friday, November 13th to help raise money to help care for our rescued animals.

Your $20 donation will buy a wine tasting and there will also be some amazing raffle prizes and silent auction items available!

Donations are needed to help give a rescued animal the best of care and preparation on its road to a better life!

Animals First Foundation

Event located at: Vino Bello 636 SW 152nd St Burien, WA 98166

Want to buy your ticket early and guarantee a space? Call Heather at 206-331-7440 or visit our website at www.animalsfirstfoundation.org and click the donate button to make your $20 donation!

For the third year in a row, BTB Advertiser Vino Bello Wine Shop will be exclusively offering the newest ‘Lady in Red’ Holiday Red Wine from Kestrel in Prosser, beginning this Saturday, Oct. 17th at 636 SW 152nd Street in downtown Burien.

As always, this highly collectible, very drinkable and super gift-able wine is extremely limited in production and sells out fast.

You can secure your order today by stopping into Vino Bello or by calling (206) 244-VINO with your credit card number. The wine will be available for pick up on its release date (Saturday, Oct. 17th) only at Vino Bello.

Here are the details:

WHAT: Kestrel Vintners Lady in Red Holiday Edition Release Party

Tasting Lineup:

• Lady in Red Holiday #4
• Kestrel ‘07 Old Vine Chardonnay
• Kestrel ‘08 Rose
• Kestrel ‘05 Merlot
• Kestrel ‘06 Winemaker Select Cabernet Franc
• Kestrel ‘06 Cabernet Sauvignon

WHEN: Saturday, October 17th from Noon-8pm

• Noon-8pm: Tasting
• 4pm-8pm: Bottle Signing

WHERE: Vino Bello Wine Shop

COST: Tasting Fee: $10

INFO: Details from the winery:

The fourth edition in this series is by far the best one yet. Creating a wine for the Holidays that can be enjoyed with the wonderful wide range of flavors at your dinner table is just what Kestrel did. A rich red wine which is the best holiday gift giving idea.

From the winemaker:

“Deep color is reminiscent of blackberry juice. In the aroma you will find luscious ripe cherry, blackberry, black currants, figs, plum, cranberries and herbs. This extremely full-bodied wine boasts great structure and balance. The lingering finish holds many layers of blueberry, cranberry, dark ripe fruits, spice, cocoa and dried herbs.”

Blend: 40% Merlot, 30% Cabernet, 20 % Syrah, 5 % Sangiovese, 4 % Viognier and 1% Malbec

Oak: 18 months (French, American and Hungarian)

Always a bargain at just $18/bottle with 10% discount on 6 or more.

Follow this link to learn more about this wine: Lady in Red #4

Release Date 10/17/09 • LIMITED!

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Author Neil Low and Friends celebrate the recent release of his second novel, Sign of the Dragon (Tigress Publishing, Sept 2009) at Burien’s hottest wine bar, BTB Advertiser Vino Bello, located at 626 SW 152nd Street, in downtown Burien.

Come on in for drink specials, beautiful women and well-told tales until 8:30pm tonight (Fri. Sept. 11th), and be sure to tell ‘em you “saw it on the blog.”

And if you want to get all high-tech and social, follow them on Twitter right now (just tell ‘em @btownblog sent ya):

• http://twitter.com/AssistantThief
• http://twitter.com/TheMasterThief

BTB Advertiser Vino Bello is holding a special Book Signing & Wine Tasting on Friday, Sept. 11th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm with Author Neil Low, who will be signing his new book “Sign of the Dragon.”

Neil Low is a captain with the Seattle Police Department and the agency’s first commander of its new Ethics and Professional Responsibility Section. Other areas he has commanded include: Homicide and Violent Crimes, Internal Affairs, and Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. He is a Vietnam veteran and a cum laude graduate of the University of Washington’s Bothell campus, where he also wrote for the school’s weekly newspaper, The UW Bothell Commons. A Seattle native, he now lives in Everett with his wife and three daughters.

Here’s a synopsis of “Sign of the Dragon”:

1940 – The eve of WWII. Imperial Japan threatens to conquer Asia and the entire Pacific Theatre. Supplies and support are flowing into the region. Vital to this effort is the city of Seattle. But now, its crucial role in the supply chain is beginning to attract the interest of some shadowy and exotic international forces… Following a tip from his mentor Vic Morrison, young Alan Stewart uses his detective skills to track down Tiger Lee, a sexy American operative on a mission to disrupt the Japanese spy network. Working together, the two set out to eliminate the head of their Japanese rivals: a dangerous samurai whose movements are shrouded in mystery. What begins as a hunt for justice quickly turns into a maelstrom of revenge—and a race against the clock as politics becomes personal and loyalties are tested from every side. Returning to the scene of his first novel, Thick as Thieves, author Neil Low, proves once again that in the shadowy underbelly of a city nothing is as it first appears, and what you don’t know just might hurt you after all….

Here’s a review:

“Here’s the first thing I can tell you about Neil Low’s new novel: There are strong women herein. If you don’t like strong women or stories about them, find another book. The mood of this tale reminds me of the foggy, black and white crime movies of the period before World War II, and that’s not accidental. It’s clear that the author has extensively researched the Seattle of that era and makes that time real to his readers with deft, subtle touches. This story may humor you, and it’s likely to get your juices flowing. But perhaps most importantly, it’s going to make you think, because it has more twists and turns than the catacombs under Chinatown, which Low describes so vividly. And here is something else I can tell you: You will have to wonder if Low’s catacombs are real or if they are stuff of legend and myth. “Ay, there’s the rub,” as someone else who knew a thing or two about telling a good story once wrote.” –Lowen Clausen Author of The River, and First Avenue.

For more information on Neil Low, check out his website here.

Vino Bello is located at 636 SW 152nd St – F in Burien; (206) 244-VINO. For more information, check out their website here.

Animals First Foundation will be hosting their 1st Annual “Whine & Cheese” Silent Auction on Sunday, Aug. 9th from 4pm to 7pm at BTB Advertiser Vino Bello in Burien, WA.

Auction items will include an acrobatic flight, original Artwork, a photography session and much, much more.

They will also have raffle & trivia prizes awarded throughout the evening from local businesses, such as the Tin Room, Wag the Dog and Karuna Arts Yoga.

The price of admission is a $25 donation which includes two drinks and one raffle ticket. Additional raffle & drink tickets will also be available for purchase.

All proceeds will go to Animals First Foundation to help with the costs of giving a rescued animal the best of care and preparation on its road to a better life.

There will be a limited number of tickets available, so it’s best to order yours now by emailing info@animalsfirstfoundation.org or by calling 206-331-7440.

Vino Bello is located at 636 SW 152nd in downtown Burien.

BTB Advertiser Vino Bello would like our Readers to know about their special “Art & Sake” weekend coming up this Friday July 17th and Saturday July 18th.

Here are the details:

WHAT: Sake Tasting & Educational Session with Sake Sommelier, Hideyo Seek

WHEN: Reception is Friday, July 17th from 6pm to 10pm (with Happy Hour all night!); Sake Tasting is Saturday, July 18th with tasting from Noon to 8pm and a meet & greet with Sake Sommelier Hideyo Seek from 4pm to 8pm.

WHERE: Vino Bello, located at 636 SW 152nd Street – F in downtown Burien

COST: $10

INFO: Join us in welcoming photographer, Anthony Huss as Vino Bello’s featured artist in July and August. His amazing photographs of the sea, sand, and sunsets will take you in and fill you with a calming, peaceful sense. He is a Spokane native and has lived in Seattle, Anchorage, and Portland. His work has graced the covers of several popular magazines including, City Living, Seattle, Washington.

Vino Bello is thrilled to welcome back Sake Sommelier, Hideyo Seek, for a sake tasting and educational session. Hideyo will demystify sake and make learning about it fun!

Tasting Lineup:

• Hou Hou Shu Sparkling Sake: Infused with rosehip and hibiscus.
• Sho Une from Kobe; Style: Junmai Daiginjo: Clean and slightly creamy on the palate. It has fruity aroma with velvety smoothness.
• Hakutsuru Superior Junmai Ginjo from Kobe; Style: Junmai Ginjo: Brewed with Nada’s famed natural spring water “Miyamizu”. It has flowery fragrant with silky, well-balanced smoothness.
• Kasumi Tsuru Nama Genshu from Hyogo; Style: Draft, Unpasterized, Yamahai Honjozo: Notes of melon and fresh almonds with a hint of daikon radish spice. Punchy Genshu with complexity.
• Tozai Snow Maiden fromKyoto; Style: Junmai Nigori: Food friendly Nigori. It is dry with the flavors of fresh fruit and creamy fresh rice.
• Moonstone Raspberry from Forest Grove, OR; Style: Infused Junmai Ginjo: Fresh picked raspberries waft subtly on the nose. Soft, slightly sweet and smooth.

For more information, visit Vino Bello’s website here.

Returning B-Town Blog Advertiser Vino Bello Wine Bar and Wine Shop is celebrating three years in Burien this Saturday, July 11th – owner Michele Smith and her team have planned a special anniversary party and invite all BTB readers to stop by between Noon and 9pm to partake in the festivities!

Vino Bello’s anniversary events include a Wine Tasting with Wind River Cellars Winemaker, Joel Goodwillie.

“From the Columbia River Gorge, Joel brings us his new releases and a serious dose of humor, and we are very excited to have him back in the house,” Michele told us.

Winemaker Joel has a very simple winemaking philosophy – begin with some of the best grapes in Washington State and let them do their own thing.

“It’s similar to raising children,” says Joel. “Hopefully you begin with something healthy and then you provide a healthy, caring environment for both to mature. The only difference I see is wine doesn’t drop French fries between the seats of my car.”

• Noon – 9pm: Wine Tasting
  
• 4pm – 9pm: Meet Winemaker Joel from Wind River Cellars

In the Vino Bello tradition, you can’t have a real party without live music. Saturday’s shindig will feature “Son Jack Jr. & Michael Wilde.”

You can catch the NW’s hottest Blues act live at Vino Bello starting at 6pm and playing through 8pm.

Son Jack Jr. is a blues singer, songwriter and guitarist who performs acoustic solo, duo & electric band sets. His live shows have been described as “intoxicating, intense, exciting experiences” and are comprised of mostly original material and a heady mix of classics from a wide range of country blues greats.

But a rollicking third anniversary party is not all that’s happening at Vino Bello – it’s also a wine shop where low production and high quality wines can be found in a wide array of prices from $7 to $150.

“We also take special orders for whatever you need if we don’t carry it at that time,” Smith said. “We provide quality bulk wines for weddings and large parties and offer discounts on all case and mixed case orders. We have gift certificates and four different wine clubs. We also offer Illy Italian espresso to enjoy here or buy the beans to take home. We carry Theo 100% Organic chocolates from Fremont.”

If you’re not into wine, but love beer, Vino Bello carries 16 eclectic brands of brew that you can enjoy in their sophisticated bar/tasting room or outside on the sidewalk patio, where you can watch the world of Burien pass by.

And did you know that Vino Bello also does private parties? They’ll work with you to create the perfect party for any occasion, from private wine tastings to sit down dinners, you’ll experience food, wine pairing and fun that your group will surely remember.

Vino Bello is located at 636 152nd #F, in downtown Burien. Hours are: Tues-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sat 11-10, with a Tues-Friday Happy Hour from 4-7 where wine is an affordable $6.00 per glass.

So if you like parties, great wine, beer, people and music in a great location, you’ll love this Saturday’s third Birthday Bash at Vino Bello – here are the details:

• Noon – 9pm: Wine Tasting
  
• 4pm – 9pm: Meet the Winemaker
  
• 6pm – 8pm: Live Music with Son Jack Jr. & Michael Wilde
• $10 tasting fee and $5 cover charge for the music only

For more information, please visit Vino Bello’s website here, or call them at (206) 244-VINO.

We proudly welcome Michele and Vino Bello back as an Advertiser on The B-Town Blog, and like fine wine, Vino Bello continues to age well with the years!

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BTB Advertiser Bistro Baffi (in conjunction with Vino Bello) is holding a special evening of Fine Italian Food & Wine presented by Nardone Wine this coming Monday, June 1st.

Here are the details:

WHAT: Bistro Baffi & Vino Bello Evening of Fine Italian Food and Wine

WHEN: Monday, June 1st from 6:30-9:30pm

WHERE: Bistro Baffi Restaurant, located at 15217 21st Ave SW across from the Seahurst Post Office

COST: $100 per person, includes free flowing wine and food, with tax included.

INFO: Seating is limited, reservations required. 50% deposit required; Please call 206.244.0737.

Salute e Grazie per essere con noi questa sera!

“The Nardone family life is integrated with the history and traditions of Italian wines. Giovanni Nardone,founder of Nardone Wine learned his craft in Italy on the family vineyard. Today with sons, they are constantly discovering new wines and bringing them to America for a true experience in fine traditional Italian wines.”

MENU:

Aperitivo: Spumante Prizze DOC

Lazio-A fine traditional Italian sparkling wine, fresh flavors caressing finish

Antipasto: Clams Rockefeller

Wild Clams baked and stuffed with four different cheeses and arugula

Pinot Grigio Foffani IGT

Friuli-A fine fruitful, yet slight dry wine with a wonderful finish; 100% Pinot Grigio

Salad: Caprese

Italian Roman tomatoes, fresh buffalo mozzarella, basil and extra virgin olive Oil

Chianti Uccelliera DOCG

Toscana-Smooth tasting wine with hints of berry and liquorice, big finish 90% Sangiovese 10%Caniaolo

Secondo

Bistecca Romana

Fillet Mignon wrapped with prosciutto, roasted garlic in a Chianti wine sauce

King Salmon grilled with capers, white wine, fresh herbs and lemon

OR

Chicken Oscar: grilled breast of Chicken topped with crab meat in a Bearnaise sauce

Brunello Di Montalcino Poggio Nardone DOCG

Toscana-Rich, bright and refined tannins. Full-bodied with a fine balance of flavors

100% Sangiovese Grosso

Dolce: Tiramisu, traditional Italian love cake

Moscato D’Asti Casetta DOCG

Piemonte-A sparkling wine, wonderful in the mouth- sweet flavors and unique finish

Wines available at Vino Bello Wine Shop.

BTB Advertiser Bistro Baffi wants all Readers to know about their special upcoming Italian Wine Dinner on Monday, April 27th, which is co-sponsored by Vino Bello and will feature special guest, Italian Wine Importer Gianpietro Ottolini.

Here are the delicious details:

WHAT: Italian Wine Dinner at Bistro Baffi

WHEN: Monday, April 27th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm

WHERE: Bistro Baffi Italian Cuisine, located at 15217 21st SW across from the Seahurst Post Office

COST: $100 per person, which includes a 4-course dinner, tax and free-flowing wine all night

RSVP: Reservations required. $100 per person, includes tax and 4-course dinner with free flowing wine. Space is limited, please call (206) 244-0737 to make your reservation today.

INFO: “Join us for a special Wine Dinner hosted by Bistro Baffi and Vino Bello Wine Bar with special guest, Italian Wine Importer, Gianpietro Ottolini. This is a once in a lifetime chance to experience these truly unique and magical wines.

Gianpietro was born in a small town in Alps of Lombardia, on the shore of lake Lugano. He first visited Seattle in 1991, fell in love and married. He spent the next 12 years in the wine trade in Seattle before setting up his import company featuring a carefully assembled portfolio of unusual Italian wines. His focus is indigenous Italian varietals that are very unique and rarely tasted. These wines display exceptional individuality, glorious aromatics and palate – stretching flavors. Meet Gianpietro and explore these unique wines paired with Chef Michael’s especially paired dishes.”

MENU:

Antipasti

Funghi Ripieni
Stuffed Mushrooms with prosciutto, roasted bell peppers, sun dried tomatoes, asparagus and pecans, served with spicy pink sauce paired with Livio Pavese Prosecco-Made from 100% Prosecco grapes in an extra-dry style, this wine is vibrant and exuberant. Notes of spring blossoms and fresh apple.

Insalata
Chef Michael’s special Caesar Salad : Romaine lettuce with fresh made Caesar dressing, croutons and aged Parmesan cheese paired with Coffele Soave Classico made from100% Estate -grown Garganega grape variety. This wine has intense aromatics reminiscent of acacia and cherry blossoms, fresh apple with notes of sage, vanilla and mineral. Medium bodied and well built mouth feel.

Secondi Piatti (choose one)

a) Pollo Oscar
Grilled chicken with crab meat in Bearnaise sauce paired with Nera “Alisio” Sassella DOCG. 100% Chiavennasca (Nebbiolo) The vineyards of this Northern Italian viticultural region are planted on the south facing slopes of the Alps at an altitude ranging from 1300 to 2500 ft. This is truly elegant Nebbiolo, very structured and age -worthy with intense floral and explosive dark fruit and tobacco notes.

b) Branzino
Grilled sea bass served with roasted red bell pepper and cognac sauce , and sun dried tomatoes paired with Campodelsole San Maglorio di Romagna Superiore DOC. Campodelsole is a jaw-dropping renovation of an old farm, which was once part of the Franciscan Monks’ estate back in the 15Th C. Campodelsole wines have distinct character and purity. The San Maglorio is selected from lots of the Estate vineyards, all stainless steel fermented to preserve the complex and floral aromas, lots of juicy cherries and rich, long finish.

c) Bistecca Romana
Fillet Mignon wrapped with prosciutto , grilled and served with roasted garlic, and Chianti wine reduction paired with Terenzi Cesanese del Piglio Colle Forma DOC. 100% Cesanese from the Lazio region very close to Rome. Cesanese is the name of one of the indigenous grape varieties only grown here and was amongst the favorites on the tables of Roman Emperors and Popes.This wine has powerful elegance reminiscent of Pinot Noir but is much bigger in style. It shows a deep ruby color with violet hues; intense bouquet of black cherries and currants, with well-structured mouth feel.

Dolce
Livio Pavese Barolo Chianto paired with Chef Michael’s Tiramisu.
A pharmacist in the late 1800’s created this concoction by adding to the Barolo wine a cocktail of wine distilled with the Chincona tree bark, rhubarb root, cardamon seeds and other herbs and spices. It is divine with dark chocolate or even with a little seltzer as an aperitif.

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According to Michele Smith of Vino Bello, Tuesday night’s “Burien Battles Cancer” fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation raised over $10,000.

47 prizes were donated and sold, bringing in more than $10,000, and raffle tickets raised nearly $2,500 in cash donations.

Sheila Lengle, who works for a local newspaper, and who is currently undergoing cancer treatment, served as the inspiration for the event.

 

Tonight’s another fundraiser night in B-Town, with a special Breast Cancer Auction starting at 5pm at Vino Bello, located at 636 SW 152nd Street.

The basics:

• Starts at 5pm and goes until 9pm
• $25 donation at the door
• All proceeds go directly to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
• Live jazz featuring the Brian Moss Trio
• Appetizers
• Prize raffle at 7pm

Some of the items up for bid include:

• Cannon Beach Trip – Two Nights for 4 at the Tolovana Inn ($800 value)
• Ocean Shores Trip – Two Nights at the Polynesian w/$160 Dining Experience at Mariah’s Restaurant ($560 value)
• Moclips on the Northwest – Two Nights at Ocean Crest ($550 value)
• Gift Certificate for Complete Power Teeth Whitening from Seahurst Dental Design ($750 value)
• Individual or Family Portrait Session w/11×14 portrait from Photography by Steven ($250 value)
• $150 Gift Certificate for Ding Removal from Northwest Dentman Inc.
• Two sets of 2 Tickets to Peter Pan from the Hi Liners ($100 value)

For full details on the fundraiser, including the entire list of donated items, click here.

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A “Burien Battles Cancer” fundraiser auction will be held at Vino Bello Wine Bar Tues. night Aug. 26th, from 5pm – 9pm.

The cost is $25 and all proceeds will go to the Seattle chapter of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

Details:

• Tuesday, August 26th
• 5pm – 9pm
• $25 donation at the door (cash or check made out to Susan G. Komen)
• Live Music featuring the Jazz Stylings of the Brian Moss Trio
• Appetizers provided by Emerald Cove Catering
• Prize Raffle @ 7pm
• Vino Bello is located at 636 SW 152nd Street – Suite F
• (206) 244-VINO

For more information, go to the Vino Bello website.

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B-Town’s own specialty wine bar (and BTB Advertiser) Vino Bello will be celebrating its second anniversary this Saturday, July 26th, starting at Noon and going until 8pm.

From their press release:

Join us in celebrating our 2 year anniversary this Saturday, July 26th. Winemakers Tim Sorenson of Fall Line Winery and Alex Manoni of Stomani Cellars will be sharing their new vintages with us.  Don’t miss the door prizes and specials!

• Noon – 8pm: Wine Tasting
• 4pm: Meet the Winemakers
• 5pm: Live Music featuring JD Hobson
• 5-7pm: Door Prizes

More info at the Vino Bello website.

B-Town Blog Advertiser Vino Bello has just announced that they’re bringing back their Tuesday all-day Happy Hour, starting Tuesday May 6th!

Owner Michele Smith says:

“Spring has finally sprung and we are celebrating by bringing back Happy Hour all-day, every Tuesday in May.

What’s so special you say?

Well, that’s $1 off full glasses of wine and $2 off fresh appetizer plates!

Vino Bello Hours of Happiness:

• Tues: 11am – 9pm
• Wed – Fri: 4pm – 6pm
• Sat: 8pm – Close 1/2 price appetizers only – while they last

May 11th is Mother’s Day! Don’t forget Vino Bello has wonderful gift ideas for the special lady in your life.”

Check out what the Seattle Times is saying about Vino Bello.

The B-Town Blog is proud to raise a glass to its latest Advertiser, Vino Bello!

You’ve probably seen us list their unique Saturday Wine Tasting Events often, and that’s only because we think they’re great folks with a fantastic business (not to mention a huge selection of outstanding wines).

On July 4th, 2006, Vino Bello – Italian for beautiful wine – opened downtown at 636 SW 152nd Street, making it Burien’s premier wine shop & wine bar.

Featuring an extensive wine-by-the-glass menu and retail selection from around the world, Vino Bello offers something for everyone.

Meet your neighbors at the Saturday wine tasting events that often showcase winemakers from our own backyard – little known, boutique wineries from Walla Walla, Yakima Valley, Chelan County and the Willamette Valley in OR.

And this Thursday night (April 24th), don’t miss a special Beijo Bag & Accessory Party, starting at 5pm. It’s always a great “girls night out” when Diane brings the latest Beijo fashions to Vino Bello.

Saturday tastings start at Noon and go to 8pm; live music starts at 5pm, featuring jazz, blues and folk music.

Be sure to come by Vino Bello this Saturday, April 26th, from Noon – 8pm for wine tastings of Ash Hollow Vineyard, which is located just within the western edge of the Walla Walla Valley appellation just south of Highway 12. Having the same 46º N latitude as Bordeaux, it has become as an exceptional source for Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, and Syrah grapes. Because of its northern latitude, Ash Hollow Vineyard enjoys up to two hours more summer sunlight than other wine growing regions. The longer days allow the grapes to fully ripen, and the cool nights provide a higher natural acidity. The vineyard also offers dramatic views of the Walla Walla Valley and Blue Mountains.

Saturday’s Tasting Lineup:

• 2007 Dry Gewurztraminer: This wonderful dry Gewurztraminer, 100% stainless steel produced, has intense tropical fruit & spicy lemon zest aromatics. Golden lemonade in color, terrific legs, great body, layers of fantastic tropical fruits with just the right amount of spice.

• 2007 Sauvignon Blanc: Crisp & clean, light & refreshing; the 2007 Sauvignon Blanc waits to share its zesty citric, lush tropical fruits & dried pineapple aromas with you. Hints of starfruit, cut grass, and a complex minerality develop into a somehow lean yet rich, long finish.

• 2007 Somanna: Somanna, their premier white wine, is a 50/50 blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris which exhibits lovely notes of pear, passion fruit, and pineapple, followed by the subtleness of cut green grass and lemon zest. Unique, Boutique, Crisp & Clean; Enjoy!

• 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon: This wonderful wine is what the Ash Hollow Estate Vineyards are all about; classic “Old World” style Cabernet Sauvignon! The dark red color teases of the richness to come; aristocratic layers of complexity & a fantastic finish.

• 2006 Syrah, Walla Walla Valley Estate: The Ash Hollow Estate Syrah is “Old World” in style with a little “New World” attitude. Blackberries, blueberry pie, dark chocolate & cigar box; seamless power & elegance. Get ready to love this 2006 vintage! Wow!

Vino Bello offers a unique experience for the local wine-lover with an intimate and relaxing setting, a selection of eclectic beers from around the world, triple-cert Tony’s coffee and espresso and fresh antipasto plates and artisan cheese flights.

Available for private party reservations and charity events, check the Vino Bello website today for upcoming events and be sure to join the mailing list.

Whether you’re looking for a quiet place to socialize or need that perfect bottle of wine for that special dinner or gift – Vino Bello can help you!

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